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In the early stages of multiple myeloma, patients have few or no symptoms of the condition, which may only be suspected or diagnosed by chance as a result of routine blood or urine testing. Diagnosis may also be suspected if certain symptoms are present.
Some of the tests involved in diagnosing multiple myeloma include:
Stage I – A β2-microglobulin level of less than 3.5 mg/L, an albumin level equal to or more than 3.5 g/dL.The international staging system (ISS) for diagnosing myeloma was outlined by the International Myeloma Working Group in 2005 and includes the following criteria:
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